Multimedia Terms Flashcards
Photos can have up to layers
8000 Layers
by placing objects, effects, styles you can modify them individually without affecting other layers
separate layers
portion of an image that can be used to another image
selection
the ability to see through a layer so that layers beneath it are visable
Opacity
lets all the layers within a photoshop file
layers palette
contains a miniature picture of the layer’s content
layer thumbnail
always at the bottom
background
contain text
type
displays a thumbnail of the layer contents
image
is the initial layer of an image and is usually locked - need to convert it to a layer first
background layer
to create a new layer
a. layer new
b. new layer button on palette
c. new layer command on palette
feature that is used to affect a layer’s underlying pixels and is used to lighten or darken colors
blending mode
turned into a bitmapped image layer
rasterized
makes it easier to distinguish what it is
naming a layer
drag to trash can
delete layer
layer, new layer - always goes above the last layer
add a layer
dashed line that surrounds that area you want to edit or move to another layer
marquee
in filter menu - separates an image from a background or surrounding imagery
extract command
select menu - to select a particular color contained in an existing image
color range command
cutting or excluding certain parts of an image
crop
removing the halo or unwanted pixels you get when you move a picture
defringe
photoshop feature that allows you to organize your layers palette
layer group
merges all visible layers into a single background layer and discards hidden layers.
flattening
variation on the arrangement and visibility of existing layers.
layer comp
